Noel Debono
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with a proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills, while maintaining a positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Payroll Specialist
Ax Group
06.2017 - Current
- Run monthly payroll for over 600 employees, including set-up of warrant number for payroll date.
- Process new hires and terminations accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements and minimizing disruptions to payroll operations.
- Conducted thorough audits of payroll records to identify discrepancies or inconsistencies, resolving issues swiftly.
- Resolve payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Streamline payroll processes by implementing efficient systems and software to reduce errors and save time.
- Prepare detailed reports for management, providing valuable insights for budgeting and planning purposes.
- Collaborate with HR team to implement new benefits programs, resulting in improved employee retention rates.
- Improve the accuracy of payroll data entry by establishing clear guidelines and implementing quality control measures.
- Implement effective record-keeping practices that streamlined access to important documents while adhering to privacy standards set forth by regulatory bodies.
- Coordinate with finance teams during annual budget planning meetings, providing critical input on salary projections based on current trends.
- Maintain strong relationships with external vendors such as benefit providers, ensuring seamless integration into the payroll process.
- Audit timesheets and payroll records for accuracy.
- Respond to employee questions and requests for information in timely and knowledgeable fashion.
- Process manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Maintain employee confidence and protected payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
- Provide exceptional customer service to employees by answering questions regarding paychecks, deductions, and taxes professionally and efficiently.
- Assisted in the successful transition to a new payroll software system, minimizing disruptions to operations.
Payroll Officer
Arriva - Malta Public Transport
04.2014 - 06.2017
- Oversaw day-to-day processing of payroll for XXX employees, including review of timesheets and computing pay in accordance with the Maltese Legislation.
- Performed calculations in overtime, vacation and sick hours to provide accurate data to payroll processing database.
- Supported employees during transitions such as promotions or terminations by ensuring proper adjustments were made in their payrolls.
- Produced payroll activities documentation and reports to meet corporate guidelines and promote transparency.
- Resolved complex payroll issues promptly, maintaining a high level of employee satisfaction.
- Prepared accounts for scheduled audits and assisted with audit process to facilitate faster completion of tasks.
- Applied knowledge of regulations, employment law and tax code to keep operations in compliance with applicable standards.
- Resolved payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
- Tracked employee vacation, sick and personal time.
- Maintained confidentiality of employee records and payroll information.
- Processed manual checks for employees in accordance with company policies.
- Reconciled payroll discrepancies and responded to inquiries from employees.
- Liaised with external auditors during annual reviews to provide necessary documentation and answer questions related to the company''s payroll processes.
Supervisor
XXX
10.2012 - 03.2015
- Processed payrolls on both a bi-weekly and monthly basis for more than 600 employees nationally.
- Maintained payroll information by calculating, collecting and entering data.
- Accurately calculated bonuses, salary increases and overtime.
Education
Diploma in Accounting And Finance - Accounting
Cambridge Management And Leadership School
Cambridge, UK12.2025
Skills
- Payroll administration
- Financial reports
- Proficient in Dakar, People HR
- Collaborative team member
- Attention to Detail
- Payroll Reconciliation
Timeline
Payroll Specialist
Ax Group
06.2017 - Current
Payroll Officer
Arriva - Malta Public Transport
04.2014 - 06.2017
Supervisor
XXX
10.2012 - 03.2015
Diploma in Accounting And Finance - Accounting
Cambridge Management And Leadership School
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